Esophageal cancer awareness: Q&A with Dr. Shawn Groth
In 2020, more than 18,000 people will develop esophageal cancer. It is the seventh most common cause of cancer-related deaths
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Debbie Sugarbaker
Do patients really need opioid painkillers after colorectal surgery?
Although the opioid epidemic in the United States is currently overshadowed by the urgency of the COVID-19 pandemic, the danger
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Women in surgery: A conversation with Dr. Ourania Preventza
“Keep moving, do the right thing, and do not let people put you down. Be honest and humble, and stand
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Pediatric plastic surgeon helps patients thrive through literature
When Dr. Edward Buchanan realized he had a message to share with his patients that was beyond the scope of
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Creating a path in global surgery
When Dr. Rachel Davis started her general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine, she knew she wanted work in
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Monitoring device could prevent sudden unexpected infant death syndrome
Sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SUIDS) occurs when a baby, under the age of one, passes away when there was
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NPs vs. PAs: What’s the difference?
Advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), play key roles in healthcare. Both NPs and PAs
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Life after weight loss surgery: Gaining a new perspective
On Nov. 26, 2018, Gayle Steinberg underwent a surgery that would change her life forever. As a lifelong dieter who
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What you should know about mesothelioma
It’s been five years since mesothelioma treatment pioneer, Dr. David Sugarbaker, arrived in Houston to open the Lung Institute and
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Dr. Charles H. McCollum reflects on early days of surgery at Baylor
Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, the field of surgery saw many significant advancements. When I decided to
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